What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Lifekind Health?
Location: Victorville, Riverside, Coachella ValleyJob Type: Full-TimeSchedule: M-F Our StoryOur mission is to bring care that’s whole, human, and healing. Blending medical, behavioral, and lifestyle support into a single plan because restoring life takes more than a prescription.At Lifekind Health we strive every day to live up to that definition by providing the best care possible for our complex patient population. Our team of medical doctors, psychologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, dietitians, and massage therapists work together within a revolutionary transdisciplinary model that addresses the quadruple aim of healthcare: enhancing patient experience, improving patient health, reducing healthcare costs, and increasing employee satisfaction. Learn more about us at www.Lifekindhealth.com.Job DutiesAt the beginning of each surgery day, checks oxygen cylinders and other essential equipmentAssists Scrub Nurse with opening supplies for casePrepares patient for procedure by doing pre-op check list, pre-op vitals, assists anesthesiologist in starting IV and gives pre-op meds and takes patients to O.R. and hooks up patient to EKG monitor, BP monitor, oximeter and applies cautery ground pad if neededResponsible for helping to relieve patient's apprehension before and during administration of IV sedation or anesthesiaRemains at patient's side during induction and assisting the anesthesia provider when requested.Responsible for surgical prep of operative site and surrounding areaMakes available instruments and supplies needed during the operationDuring local or IV sedation cases, records vital signsCounts sponges and needles and documents count.Assists in transferring patient to Recovery AreaAssists in cleaning of operating room after a case, when necessaryInventories and restocks supplies needed in operating roomUpdates physician preference cards as needed.Makes post-operative phone calls when requestedPerforms additional duties as directed by the Clinical Supervisor or surgeon to assist in the smooth operation of the Center and provision of quality care to the patients we serveQualificationsEducation: Registered Nurse with a current license in the State of California requiredCurrent CPR card (ACLS preferred).Work experience: At least three months O.R. experience within the last three years.Skills: Self-directing, takes direction strong technical and organizational skills.Physical requirements: Ability to stand, reach or assist to transfer up to 50 pounds; ability to stand and/or walk 80-90% of an 8 hour day; visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions.Bilingual/Spanish preferred not requiredEqual Opportunity Employer: Lifekind Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or any other protected class, political affiliation or belief.
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